Long Distance and Internet:
Internet-Only Relationships:
An Internet Affair

Some married people carry on long-term relationships with internet "lovers", saying that it is not an affair because no sex takes place. An affair is not about the physical union ... it is about the giving of love, time, attention and nurturing to someone other than your partner.

If there is something wrong with the marriage and you choose to spend all of your time and energy with someone else, you are short-changing your true partner and yourself. Either work on your existing relationship, or decide that it is not able to be fixed and let that person go. He or she can now find someone that does truly care for them, and you will be free to dedicate your time and attention whereever you wish.